You Have Been Called for a Patient with Severe Back

question 37

Multiple Choice

You have been called for a patient with severe back pain. When obtaining a medical history, he tells you that he has a history of damaged disks in his vertebrae. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should recognize that the:

• A) ligaments on the side of the spinal column were overstretched.
• B) vertebrae making up the spinal column were fractured.
• C) nerves making up the spinal cord have been damaged.
• D) fluid-filled structures between the vertebrae have been injured.

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Definitions:

EMTs

Emergency medical technicians, who provide immediate care for medical emergencies, including accidents and traumatic injuries.

Patient Response

The reaction or outcome observed in a patient following a particular treatment, intervention, or healthcare service.

Imitated Symptoms

Symptoms that are deliberately mimicked or reproduced by an individual, often to feign a medical or psychological condition.

Cognitive-Behavioral

A type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps individuals understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.